After hearing plenty about the latest skincare craze, Garnier's Miracle Skin Perfector cream, I decided to give it a go and try it myself. The cream acts as a tinted moisturiser and promises to instantly 'perfect' the skin by emulating Asian 'Blemish Balms' also known as B.B. creams. With an SPF of 15 it also helps to protect against the damaging effects of the sun.
I used the cream as I would use a moisturiser, applying it straight after cleansing my face in the morning. I was a little alarmed by the colour when I first used it, as it seems fairly dark. I opted for the 'medium' tone as I have olive skin, however even 'medium'is relatively dark for me, so I would recommend going for the 'light' option, even if your skin isn't particularly fair.
Having said that, the cream blended well and I managed to avoid looking orange, thank god! The consistency was good and the cream felt light on my skin, which is a definite plus over most foundations. The overall effect was that my skin looked improved and healthier and the cream gave a 'dewy' look to the skin which appears more natural than matte foundation.
However, the cream isn't quite thick enough to cover larger blemishes and it would be neccessary to use a little foundation or concealer on spots. Redness is trageted well though, so if you're lucky enough to have pretty clear skin, the cream would probably be enough. I ended up using a little foundation on some areas, but far less than I normally would, meaning my make up didn't feel as heavy usual.
Overall, I would recommend the cream as a quick fix for tired looking skin. If you're prone to oily skin I think it could leave skin a little too shiny, but for normal to dry skin it's a great solution to skin looking 'flaky' after applying foundation. It's also great if you don't have much time for make up in the mornings, or as a hangover skin pick-me-up!
Go B.B beautiful :)!
Anna .x.
